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Post by The Stranger on Sept 12, 2013 18:47:46 GMT -5
Saxon shook his hand vigorously. "Have a good day Ser."
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Post by Lord Oswyn Baratheon on Sept 12, 2013 22:12:45 GMT -5
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Ten years later, Ser Oswyn returned to Lord Saxon's office a different man. The hardships of the world over the decade had taken the wide-eyed naivety of a young knight and tempered it into steel. He still bore scars from his last visit to the city, a jagged line above his brow from where it had been split and two crooked fingers on his right hand that had never healed quite straight. In addition to those, numerous skirmishes in the Marches and fighting pirates in the Stepstones had left marks of their own upon his body and mind.
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Post by The Stranger on Sept 12, 2013 22:15:15 GMT -5
"Ser Oswyn, It is a pleasure to see you again," he said. Saxon showed only a slight sign of any aging at all, minor crows feet in the corners of his eyes, otherwise his appearance could have been identical down to the placement of every button on his doublet.
"And how do you do?"
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Post by Lord Oswyn Baratheon on Sept 12, 2013 22:34:52 GMT -5
"Better since out last meeting." Oswyn replied evenly, taking a seat.
"I came to over my gratitude for the service you provided the last time I was here. Word reached me that the men responsible for my assault were executed. I would have come personally sooner had responsibilities in the Stormlands not demanded my attention." he explained, in a diplomatic tone. "However, the orchestrator of the event remain unidentified. Have I not kept my end of the accord? You are no doubt aware of my hand promised to the young Amelia Lannister."
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Post by The Stranger on Sept 12, 2013 22:37:40 GMT -5
"Yes indeed it is," Saxon agreed, "That was a most troubling bit of news. I was able to get a description of the employer from the thugs before they were put to death, but alas my efforts to find the man proved for naught. I am much chagrined, it does not normally happen. I was left with a few suspicions, but they did not pan out."
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Post by Lord Oswyn Baratheon on Sept 12, 2013 22:51:13 GMT -5
"It must have been a vague description." Oswyn allowed, a slight twitch in his crooked fingers the only outward sign of his disappointment. "I am sure you did all that you could."
"I imagine your trade has flourished in the past decade."
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Post by The Stranger on Sept 12, 2013 22:54:08 GMT -5
"It was quite nondescript. Nonetheless, I am most disappointed I could not help you. Please, will you allow me to make it up to you?" Cave asked, "I might know something you will find of interest."
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Post by Lord Oswyn Baratheon on Sept 12, 2013 22:59:44 GMT -5
"How could I turn down such a generous offer?" Oswyn asked rhetorically. "It is refreshing to see that even in the business of shadows and whispers there is still a semblance of honor in some circles."
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Post by The Stranger on Sept 13, 2013 22:59:52 GMT -5
"It may interest you to know ser that the Master of ships, on this new small council, he is one of Lord Tyrell's creatures. Given that the war for the Stepstones will no doubt call for ships, mayhaps you may make some use of that knowledge." Saxon bowed his head. "I hope my good name is restored."
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Post by The Stranger on Sept 13, 2013 23:00:09 GMT -5
"It may interest you to know ser that the Master of ships, on this new small council, he is one of Lord Tyrell's creatures. Given that the war for the Stepstones will no doubt call for ships, mayhaps you may make some use of that knowledge." Saxon bowed his head. "I hope my good name is restored."
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Post by The Stranger on Sept 13, 2013 23:00:16 GMT -5
"It may interest you to know ser that the Master of ships, on this new small council, he is one of Lord Tyrell's creatures. Given that the war for the Stepstones will no doubt call for ships, mayhaps you may make some use of that knowledge." Saxon bowed his head. "I hope my good name is restored."
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Post by Lord Oswyn Baratheon on Sept 14, 2013 4:36:56 GMT -5
Oswyn couldn't help thinking that it was hardly a revelation that a Serry as Master of Ships would have at least some loyalty to Lord Tyrell. Nonetheless, he accepted the information with a grateful smile.
"Your good name was hardly in jeopardy." the Baratheon heir replied. "Though I don't suppose you have heard any whispers regarding who His Grace will choose to fill the remaining vacancies on his Small Council?"
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Post by The Stranger on Sept 14, 2013 22:11:05 GMT -5
"Like the master of whisperers?" Saxon replied with a smile.
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Post by Lord Oswyn Baratheon on Sept 15, 2013 2:50:16 GMT -5
"Actually, I was more concerned with the master of laws." he replied, in a light yet tactful manner.
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Post by The Stranger on Sept 15, 2013 18:43:01 GMT -5
"There I don't know, I'm afraid. I know the Master of Whisperers is one of Thatcher's." He said with a shrug. "Use that how you will. And my apologies again for not being able to be more helpful."
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Hope you all are well and happy.
Feb 9, 2021 15:35:26 GMT -5
Hope you all are well and happy.
Feb 9, 2021 15:35:26 GMT -5